World Environment Day 2016: 25 beautiful landscape photos taken by GoPro users around the world

World Environment Day (WED) is observed annually on 5 June to raise awareness of issues such as marine pollution, global warming, sustainable consumption and wildlife crime. The day aims to encourage people to protect nature and wildlife. What better way to encourage an interest in our natural surroundings than by celebrating the spectacular diversity and beauty of our planet?

To celebrate WED 2016, IBTimes UK shares 25 gorgeous images that have been handpicked from GoPro's Photo of the Day feature, showcasing photos submitted by users of GoPro cameras around the world. Cash rewards are offered to both amateurs and professionals for the best photos and videos.

Up up and away, by Kelly OrtelKelly OrtelFox at Steamboat Resort, by David DietrichDavid DietrichWatching over my pets, by Aldington ScottAldington ScottSomewhere in the Rainbow, by Guru NullGuru NullSunset in Spain, by Joel CamachaJoel CamachaSeventy Islands – a Unesco World Heritage Site, by Reisha DuarteReisha DuarteHome Sweet Hawaii, by Tony SedilloTony SedilloRecreate your own jungle book, by Josiah KlakulakJosiah KlakulakBirthday Girl and her Turtle, by Jeremie TronetJeremie TronetSolo Adventure, by Leah JohnsonLeah JohnsonSharks, birds and boats, by Wade ProspereWade ProsperePrivate Beach, by Steve JennessSteve JennessOne photo Two worlds, by Jacqui PatersonJacqui PatersonMoose on the loose, by Laurits RinggaardLaurits RinggaardHenry the Harbour Seal, by Alex RobertAlex RobertExploring Ice Caves, by Robie JanesRobie JanesBreaking Through The Clouds, by Brandon PullanBrandon PullanAurora Splendour, by Timothy MathewsTimothy MathewsWho let the curious George out, by Martin KarnerMartin KarnerRide your way to beauty, by Mitch CheekMitch CheekHere comes the sun, by Lane JohnsonLane JohnsonTake it Easy, by Kyle Te-KiwiKyle Te-KiwiSink or Swim, by Dylan JonesDylan JonesRiding the wave, by Trevor DeHaasTrevor DeHaas